Los Angeles: Netflix is expanding the world of “Stranger Things” with its upcoming anime series.
According to entertainment news outlet Variety, Netflix announced the show on Monday, but did not provide any details of the project, including its title.
The animated series comes from Eric Robles, who previously created animated shows such as “Random! Cartoons”, “Fanboy & Chum Chum” and “Glitch Techs”.
It is backed by Flying Park Productions.
“We’ve always dreamed of an animated ‘Stranger Things’ in the vein of Saturday morning cartoons, and it was ecstatic to see this dream come true,” said “Stranger Things” creators Matt and Rose Duffer. A statement.
“We couldn’t be more surprised by what Eric Robles and his team came up with—the scripts and artwork are incredible, and we can’t wait to share more with you! The adventure continues…” they added.
Since its debut in 2016, “Stranger Things” has emerged as one of the best series from the streaming company.
Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show is set in the 1980s and looks at the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, where a secret government lab accidentally opens a door to another dimension that is referred to as upside down.
The show features an ensemble cast of Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery and others.
The show will end with its upcoming fifth season.